The Watcher — Charlotte Barnes

DI Melanie Watton is faced with trying to solve a case with no crime scene in this edge-of-your-seat thriller from the author of The Copycat.

When DI Melanie Watton and her team are called in to investigate a video recording that surfaces in a local school, they realise that they have a complex case on their hands. When the recording is studied by the Medical Examiner, it becomes apparent the team are now faced with a gruesome recording of a murder. Over the course of several minutes, the killer administers drugs before suffocating a man on camera. With no known crime scene, the team have nothing more than the video evidence in front of them and face a challenge to identify both the victim and the killer. But when a suspect is discovered Melanie and her team are up against a killer who is more evil than anyone could have imagined . . .

Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes

"An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller -- highly recommended!!" -- Donna's Book Blog

"Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!" -- Grace J Reviewerlady